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FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023
BANKING ON SUCCESS
A Kailua resident earns appointment to a top job at First Hawaiian Bank. SEE PAGE 2
BIG WINNER
A Kailua Intermediate student is victorious in an essay contest. SEE PAGE 7
Events Will Support Windward College
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE THRIVES
Kūlaniākea’s Ola Ka ‘Ī event at Windward Mall celebrated February as Hawai- ian Language Month and students’ work in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i-speaking schools. PHOTO COURTESY WINDWARD MALL
ABY WINDWARD O‘AHU VOICE STAFF
pair of big upcoming events are planned by Windward Community College. For starters, a 5K Fun Run
celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on March 11 at the campus to support student scholarships.
Runners and walkers are invited to join stu- dents, alumni and the community. There is a maximum of 300 participants allowed. The cost for teams of five is $100. For individuals, it is $25. For University of Hawai‘i students and state Department of Education employees with ID, the cost is $5. Register at eventbrite. com and (search “WCC 5K Fun Run for Schol- arships”) or email Makana Tani at wcc5k@ hawaii.edu or call 808-462-4715.
In addition, an inaugural golf tournament to benefit the school’s Ke Kula Kamaliʻi ʻo Hāna- iaulu childcare center is on March 17 at Pearl Country Club. Registration will be at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon and an awards banquet at 6 p.m. Golf sponsorships start at $1,500. Register online through March 10.
For more info, visit charitygolftoday.com or email puananir@hawaii.edu.
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